Kids, Kows & More (Elementary)

As agriculture is an integral part of the economy in this region, Kids, Kows & More provides an opportunity for students in the area to learn about agriculture and natural resources.

Ag & Oil Day

This event is solely in the Llano Estacado UWCD. Both the ag and oil industries represent the booming economy of Gaines County. Students from local schools, as well as the general public, attend the event for sights and sounds of agriculture and oil in the region.

Conservation Jamboree (Elementary)

Taking place in Yoakum County, the Conservation Jamboree brings students of Denver City and Plains together for a day packed with fun and education regarding natural resources and agriculture awareness.

Outdoor Classroom - Birds, Bugs & Buffalo (Elementary)

Terry County is the home base for the Outdoor Classroom. Students from Brownfield, Meadow and Wellman, spend day one writing in scientific journals and observing presentations about water, bugs, weather, birds and much more. The second day is
a field trip style where students go to a buffalo ranch and learn of the rangelands and natural spring occuring there.

Water Conservation Day at the Capitol (High School)

Water Conservation at the Capitol is an event which provides legislators with insight on water conservation awareness. In celebration of this event, high school juniors and seniors from each of the four underground water conservation districts in the education program, compete in a water conservation art contest during the spring semester. Winners from each district represent their schools in Austin, where students display their winning artwork and meet their state representatives.

Fair Appearances

Rainwater Harvesting Workshops

Community Garden Projects

Other Events as they Arise